Last Saturday, we took some folks up to Arenalosa, "slippery sand", to visit long-time friends and patients there. Its an uphill, scary drive and then a LONG climb by foot and across a ridge to the home. Our goal was to bring cupcakes up for the #2 birthday of Milagro (Miracle), who weighed in at 2# on the pulperia grocery scale at birth. Many in the hospital were involved with her and the family when she was admitted at 10 days, VERY hungry. While mom built up her milk supply by pumping, 2 of our missionary moms who had recently given birth shared their milk with little Milagro. She is now very able to help with family cores, like grinding corn for the tortillas. She has her own wee table where she pats out her tortillas.An auntie of Milagro is nearing term with twins, one of which is not growing. Part of our visit involved getting a message to her that she needed to be "down below" long before labor began. However, there is no cell signal up there so the family dispatched a 7 yr old nephew on his horse to ride the long trail to Aunt Decy's house, with a message tied inside a plastic bag tied to his waist band!
Glad we did the adventure, as John took a fall on the motorscooter going down the hill to the hospital on Wednesday AM. He twisted his knee badly, as well as hitting his head and arm. So he has been bedridden with that leg elevated, wrapped and iced for 48 hrs. We began crutches late today, praying he gets enough healing to be independent when we leave the country in 2 weeks! He has been a model patient----making it easy to be a good nurse! I continued teaching my Nurses Aide class, running back home on break and lunch to check on him and keep him supplied with ice and beverages! A challenging- but good- week!
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| Pony Express ready for departure! |
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| John on the long trail down the mountain. |
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| Alden casita as we prepare to pass it on to the ministry. Getting emptier by the day. Memories. |
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| The Tall and the Short of our Heimlech Maneuver class! |
Poor John, Hope you heal quickly. The little guy on the horse is so cute, glad he had a safe journey.
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We are praying for you. I will let our class know about John so they can be praying. Miss seeing you both! MARILYN Shuck
ReplyDeleteMotor scooters - a blessing and a curse. Will be praying that John heals quickly and that his time 'down' will be uplifting. May all be completed that God desires to be done prior to your departure. Hope to see you state side soon!
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Leslie M
Okay, I can accept the notion of a "get-off", even the twisted knee. The road can be very bumpy. (That's almost a homily, yes?) We get older and we just don't bounce well anymore. But, John, you were wearing a helmet weren't you? Ride careful, gear up, even if it is 100+ out. Whether pedal or piston power. Get well, Steve G.
ReplyDeleteSorry, to hear that you had to leave the scooter a little sooner than you would have liked. Hope that you heal soon! Love, Your Sister, Debbie
John just needs to be on a bicylce, not a scooter. Glad it wasn't worse. Just looking at the picture of the house brings back good memories, but makes me sad to think you will be leaving it behind. But, now God has some new and exciting adventures ahead for you instead. Love you guys, Phil
ReplyDeletePrayers for John's recovery and your farewells there. Wow, so many memories..love from Morrows
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